title: Chemical peeling in ethnic skin: an update.
abstract: With the growth of cosmetic dermatology worldwide, treatments that are effective against skin diseases and augment beauty without prolonged recovery periods, or exposing patients to the risks of surgery, are increasing in popularity. Chemical peels are a commonly used, fast, safe and effective clinic room treatment that may be used for cosmetic purposes, such as for fine lines and photoageing, but also as primary or adjunct therapies for acne, pigmentary disorders and scarring. Clinicians are faced with specific challenges when using peels on ethnic skin (skin of colour). The higher risk of postinflammatory dyschromias and abnormal scarring makes peels potentially disfiguring. Clinicians should therefore have a sound knowledge of the various peels available and their safety in ethnic skin. This article aims to review the background, classification, various preparations, indications, patient assessment and complications of using chemical peels in ethnic skin.
authors.affiliation: Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, U.K.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salam
authors.forename: O E
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Dadzie
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Galadari
mesh_terms: D002424:Caustics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000208:ethnology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D019344:Lactic Acid; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid